carpetbagism

/kɑrpɛtˈbæɡɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the practice of arriving in a place, especially a region devastated by war or disaster, and exploiting the situation for personal gain

“The politician was accused of carpetbagism for profiting from the city’s post-disaster reconstruction projects.”

Synonyms

  • exploitation
  • parasitism

Antonyms

  • altruism
  • philanthropy